Indianapolis Fruit, a FreshEdge LLC company, is hiring CDL A Reefer Drivers in Indianapolis, IN. Since 1947, Indianapolis Fruit has been delivering fresh fruits and vegetables to valued retail partners with the goal of feeding the Midwest. Indianapolis Fruit focuses on offering great opportunities for self-motivated and ambitious drivers no matter how long you've been driving within the industry. With competitive pay and reliable home time, it's no wonder Indianapolis Fruit is such a desired place to work! We value our people, we value development, and we value strong, open and transparent relationships. In an industry where transparency is desired, you'll find your home here!

Compensation

Starting pay is $29/hr. Paid Overtime after 40 hours worked.

Scheduled annual increases Referral & Loyalty Performance Bonuses are available Paid via direct deposit weekly

Benefits & Perks

Great company benefits starting 90 days of employment

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

401K with 4% company match available after 1-year of employment

Paid: 4 working Holidays & 2 non-working Holidays

2-Weeks paid vacation for every calendar year and 3 Sick/PTO days per year (prorated during first year of employment)

Paid training and paid orientation

Perks: uniforms, anniversary gift cards, appreciation grab bags, etc.

Home Time, Route & Schedule

Dispatch Monday through Saturday with schedules varying 5-6 days per week. Work week starts Sunday night / Monday morning.

Shifts typically start between 12am – 5am. Typical workday is 12-14 hour per day.

Some weekend/holiday work will be required (Everyone is off Thanksgiving & Christmas)

Route: Drivers will drive throughout the Midwest surrounding the Indianapolis area.

Palletized freight, dock deliveries to grocery warehouses and retail chains in IN, IL, KY, OH, MI, MO, TN, WI, WV.

Routes can have 3-10 stops per day.

Must be flexible with route changes.

Level of Touch: unload pallets using manual pallet jack; some pallet breakdown and hand unload

Equipment

All trucks are late models: never older than 5-years as new inventory is always added

Automatic

Must be able to use a manual pallet jack / occasional hand unload

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must have CDL A license

6 months of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience

Drivers cannot have more than 6-points on their driving record at one time

Air-brakes endorsements required

Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations

Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay

Performance bonus

Trucking driver type:

Company driver

Solo driver

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay

Detention pay

Extra stop pay

Layover pay

Loading / unloading pay

Retention bonus

Trucking route:

Regional

Work Location: On the road